MeSH definition : A biomineral consisting of layers of crystalized ARAGONITE, separated by interlamellar
layers of organic matrix containing beta-CHITIN, and surrounded by an intercrystalline
organic membrane of silk fibroin. Nacre is the iridescent substance better known as
mother-of-pearl that is secreted by MOLLUSCS.;
MeSH synonym : mother of pearl;
DeCS synonym : Mother of Pearl;
MeSH annotation : NACRE PROTEIN, ZEBRAFISH is also available;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nacre;
A biomineral consisting of layers of crystalized ARAGONITE, separated by interlamellar
layers of organic matrix containing beta-CHITIN, and surrounded by an intercrystalline
organic membrane of silk fibroin. Nacre is the iridescent substance better known as
mother-of-pearl that is secreted by MOLLUSCS.